All applications must be submitted to the Clerk of Synod by August 31.
The fund is administered by the Synod of Saskatchewan. Decisions for funding are made at the annual Synod meeting in October. Applications must be submitted by August 31 to be considered in any given year.
Support from Governing Body Extract of Minute
All applications require the endorsement of a ministry's governing body; governing bodies provide oversight for ministries.
Examples of governing bodies and ministries for which they provide oversight could include:
Presbytery - congregations, local missions, chaplains, etc.
Synod Executive - camp, etc.
The following example provides all the necessary elements of an extract of minute for a complete application; the example can be used to make a motion at a presbytery or synod meeting. If the application is endorsed, the Clerk of Presbytery/Synod will provide the applicant with a copy of the extract to upload to the application.
Example: On motion of J. Calvin/J. Knox, upon review it was agreed that the Presbytery of Caledonia endorse the application and supporting documents from St. Andrew's, O'Leary, PE to the Presbyterian Residence Memorial Fund in the amount of to support the [program name] in [year]. Submit the Extract of Minute with the application.